Phenytoin discussions (experiences, side effects, dosages, etc...)

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Adderall and Seizures 22nd April 2007
... POTENTIAL DRUG INTERACTIONS 1. Phenytek Capsules ( Phenytoin Sodium) , PDR page 2255. The labeling of this product ... 3132, may interact with: Phenytek Capsules ( Phenytoin Sodium), PDR page 2255. Result: (Amphetamines may ... delay intestinal absorption of phenytoin ; co-administration may produce a synergistic anticonvulsant...
Paxil / Risperdal 28th March 2007
... medications, such as Tegretol (carbamazepine), Dilantin ( phenytoin ), phenobarbital, or rifampin (Rifadin) may decrease...
Ear clogged, but I can take any medicine...What do I do? 22nd February 2004
... tetracyclines, "mini-pill" progesterone preparations, phenytoin possibly, and steroids should be used with caution...
... tetracyclines, "mini-pill" progesterone preparations, phenytoin possibly, and steroids should be used with caution...
Nodes under jaw sore and swollen - (scared!) 21st December 2003
... suspected carcinogens (side note that I found surprising - phenytoin , the antiepileptic drug commonly known as Dilantin...
Prednisone 22nd October 2003
... as warfarin, antipyrine, indomethacin, ibuprofen, phenytoin , propranolol, prednisone, diazepam, clarithromycin...
What is GAMA GLUTAMYL TR? (On a Docs test report) 5th June 2003
... Drugs that can increase GGT levels include alcohol, phenytoin , and phenobarbital. So if you drink a lot, it could...
help!?!?!?! 9th July 2002
... Here's the specific link for phenytoin : [url="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo...

General Health board

anything to worry bout? 25th March 2005
... nodes may also be caused by some medications, like phenytoin for seizures, or certain vaccinations such as typhoid...

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder board

Kidney Stones & Concerta 9th July 2004
... or its metabolites may precipitate as stones (eg, phenytoin , triamterene). Second, the drug may increase the concentrat...

Addiction & Recovery board

Dr. gave valium RX for Ashton xanax taper 4th April 2006
... taking any of these: * carbamazepine * phenytoin * phenobarbital * primidone ...

Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia board

Depression Medication 3rd September 2007
... Interactions/Cautions: May alter plasma concentrations of phenytoin , therefre pt should be closely monitored for signs...

Anxiety board

Buspar 19th July 2003
... protein bound, but other highly bound drugs, e.g., phenytoin , propranolol, and warfarin are not displaced by buspirone...

Arthritis board

Spondylosis 9th November 2007
... kidney diseases, malabsorption, and medications such as phenytoin , phenobarbital, and rifampin. Vitamin D deficiency...

Back Problems board

Soft Tissue Bumps on Back Associated with Pain? 10th February 2004
... infection, and I've read that some medications such as phenytoin (for seizures) can cause swollen lymph nodes. Just...

Bipolar Disorder board

Lamictal.. i want to know everything. 2nd April 2007
... reducing the dose of lamotrigine by 50%). Carbamazepine, phenytoin , phenobarbital, and primidone increase the clearance...
Seroquel Side effects 17th March 2004
... medications for high blood pressure pergolide (Permax) phenytoin (Dilantin) pramipexole (Mirapex) rifampin (Rifadin...

Birth Control board

Implanon and Contact Lenses 1st October 2007
... rifabutin (Mycobutin) and some drugs for epilepsy such as phenytoin (Epanutin), carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital...
Please help soon-should I take Plan B? 6th August 2007
... such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), and primidone (Mysoline). * Narcolepsy...
Newbie question about birth control! 31st March 2007
... seizure medications (e.g., barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin , lamotrigine, topiramate), St. John's wort. I have...
Birth Control Questions 2nd March 2006
... John's wort, Anti-convulsants (to treat seizures, phenytoin , topiramate, carbamazepine), Griseofulvin, rifampin...

Brain & Nervous System Disorders board

av malformation in brain 26th November 2003
... be beneficial to my condition.I am currently taking phenytoin daily.If i keep forgetting to take my medicine,my...
interactions with tegratol 20th September 2003
... Celontin), oral contraceptives, phensuximide (Milontin), phenytoin (Dilantin), theophylline (Theo-Dur), tiagabine (Gabitril...
Numbness in fingers 19th September 2001
... isoniazid, nitrofurantoin, parenteral gold therapy and phenytoin 10)long-term radiation 11)transient ischemic attack...

Cancer: Lymphomas board

Do I need a biopsy? 24th January 2007
... known to specifically cause lymphadenopathy (e.g., phenytoin [Dilantin]), while others, such as cephalosporins...

Depression board

Dilantin for Depression & Anxiety 19th December 2005
... any of you venture to ask your doc to try Dilantin ( Phenytoin ) with you. However, you will probably have to educate...
... the link to the many clinical studies on Dilantin ( Phenytoin ) [url]http://www.remarkablemedicine.com/Clinical...

Digestive Disorders board

Rapid Beats in Heart & Abdom. Aorta & GERD 28th November 2003
... of medications, like Coumadin (warfarin), Dilantin ( phenytoin ), B-blockers (like metoprolol), or benzodiazepines...

Drug Interactions board

ssri, xanax,, barbituates, muscle relaxants, antisphychotics, albuterol 21st August 2007
... triptyline, [LIST] [*]for seizures [/LIST] clonazepam, phenytoin excap, dilantan, phenobarb, [LIST] [*]for asthma...
antiphsychotics+narcotics+adrenergic receptor agonist =fatal mix? 21st August 2007
... promethazine, amitriptyline, for seizures clonazepam, phenytoin excap, dilantan, phenobarb, for asthma butorph,...
prednisone and hiccup type spasms 18th January 2004
... Thorazine), nifedipine (Procardia), haloperidol (Haldol), phenytoin (Dilantin), metoclopramide (Reglan), baclofen (Lioresal...
drug interaction 12th December 2003
... viagra and phenytoin any problems with these drugs taken together...

Epilepsy board

Thinking of Switching medication. Help! 27th October 2008
... Valproic Acid (Depacon; Depakene; Depakote ER; - Phenytoin (Dilantin; Phenytek) -Levetiracetam (Keppra) -Lamotrigine...
... problems, haven't used the valproic and only used the phenytoin for short periods at a time. hope its of some help...
How often do seizures occur? 12th October 2008
... and severe when they weren't under control. With Phenytoin they were much less frequent, even nonexistent, but...
Seeking an opinion 8th September 2008
... threads come across since. Usually the problem with phenytoin (Dilantin generic) is the generic form has a +/- range...
Things that cause Dilantin levels to drop? 30th May 2008
... for someone out there that has had experience with Phenytoin and Dilantin and could tell me if they experienced...
Medication Problems 13th March 2008
... not on the correct medication. I currently take phenytoin , epilim and vigabatrin...but every so often my phenytoin...
Need advice/opinions 18th January 2008
... be suspicious about. He saw a neuro who put him on Phenytoin -300 mg (3 100mg pills) nightly. He then went nearly ... the neuro yesterday. The neuro upped his dose of Phenytoin to 2 pills twice a day, so 400 mg total. He recommended...
epilum 9th January 2008
... run down on some of the meds and the side effects: Phenytoin (Dilantin) capsules, syrup and tablets Dosage: Average...
anti seizure meds 14th November 2007
... intense fear and the Deja-Vu kind. I've been on phenytoin since then. That helped a little. Lorazepam cuts...
sherri or anyone else i need advice about seizures??? 14th November 2007
... telling when they'll start or stop. I've been on 300mg phenytoin since Oct.'01. Weaned off once then back on. Low...
Question about triggers of night seizures... 4th November 2007
... supposed to have surgery soon to fix it. I still take phenytoin and lorazepam... same amount, same times. Same things...
Can Epilepsy Lead To Other Problems? 2nd November 2007
... these studies and reference articles (FYI: Dilantin= Phenytoin ): First a study by Elson So (now at the Mayo Clinic ... and J. Kiffin Penry (deceaesed): Adverse Effects of phenytoin (Dilantin) on poeripheral nerves and neuromuscular ... junction: A Review; Epilepsia (1981) 22(4) 467-73. Phenytoin and Thyroid hormone action; J Endriconology (1985 ... transpeptidase) activity in patients on long term phenytoin therapy Digestive Diseases and Sciences (1988) 31 ... levels are higher in folks on LT dilantin therapy. Phenytoin and cerebellar lesions: Similar Effects on Catecholamine ... neurology (1977) 34(3) 162-7 Effect of long term phenytoin treatment on the levels of Calcium and Magnesium in ... biologie et de ses filiales (1978) 172(6) 1114-8: phenytoin reduces bone calcium and magnesium levels w/o effecting ... Peripheral neuropathy in children on long term phenytoin therapy: Brain and Development (1981) 3(4) 375-83...
Dilantin and Foot Pain/Numbness 22nd October 2007
... Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"]I've taken Generic 100mg Phenytoin Sodium EXT Capsules... 1 in the morning and 2 in the...
Dilantin Kapseals 100 mg-are the pills changed? 22nd October 2007
... capsul. Chemical name/generic name for Dilantin is " Phenytoin " (also called phenytoin sodium). If that helps at...
... neurologist wrote me a prescription 2 different times for phenytoin , which I refuse to take. Finally had to tell both...
questions about medication and memory loss 14th October 2007
... worry right now is his memory loss. He was put on Phenytoin and just got home from the hospital yesterday. We...
... have played a part of the factor. The Dilantin ( Phenytoin ) usually doesn't cause memory issues. I was on a...
... medications cause memory issues. I was on 700mg of phenytoin (more than the recommended max dose) for a couple...
aspartame and seizures? 24th September 2007
... always taken dilantin and will not take it's generic phenytoin (sp). I had put on 40 pounds in the late 90's, and...
seizure meds. and heat sensitivity 8th August 2007
... I've only taken Phenytoin (Dilantin) for seizure control. Be thankful you live...
Dilantin Levels 1st August 2007
... Travis from MN; One generic I was on of Dilantin/ Phenytoin was one side of the capsul was white, the other was ... reference) --Travis So that is why the generic ( phenytoin ) takes longer to absorb into the blood stream. I didn ... few times he tried to write me a prescription for phenytoin . I finally had to tell him and his nurse that I would...
rheumatoid arthritis anyone? 30th June 2007
... Within months of starting Phenytoin (generic dilantin) I started aching in most joints...
Advice on Auras, Panic Attacks, and Amoxicillin 13th June 2007
... head to toe. None of my other meds changed. I take Phenytoin for GM's (none since Nov. '06), Diovan for BP, and...
Dilantin and foot pain 22nd May 2007
... Just wondered if this was caused by almost 6 years of Phenytoin (Dilantin) use @ 300mg/day. It all started about...
dilantin vs. phenytoin 4th May 2007
... ingredients may be different. I've only taken the Phenytoin , but I've heard that some people need the Dilantin...
... they do it's bad. In Feb of this year I switched to phenytoin , to save a little money. I hadn't had a full blown...
... Thanks Travis from MN... My side effects could be from phenytoin or diovan (BP med.). I've gained at least 30+ pounds ... only time I had trouble was when I was weaning off of Phenytoin in fall of '05, reducing by 100mg/month. After reaching...
Combination with Keppra 6th April 2007
... (3000mg daily). I have tried Topamax, Lamitical, Phenytoin and carbamazepine (tregatol). I had an anaphylactic ... reaction to lamitical, phenytoin and carbamazepine :) and was taken off topamax as...
Does Anyone HAve Experience with Dilantin? 19th March 2007
... I started taking phenytoin (generic dilantin) in Oct. 2001. I noticed the depression ... down or stop it eventually. I only take 300mg/day of phenytoin (100mg in the morning, 200mg at night). That's way...
For those using a CPAP mask for sleep apnea 22nd February 2007
... weight with no explaination... I thought it was the phenytoin or the diovan causing it. Yesterday, the doc said...
Simple Partial Seizures 22nd February 2007
... back, due to sleep apnea. I'm on only 300mg/day of phenytoin for the GM seizures, and up to 2mg/day for the anxiety...
carbatrol??????????? 25th January 2007
... as some other drugs used to treat epilepsy, such as phenytoin ....
Multiple symptoms related to seizures??? 16th January 2007
... sleep apnea are probable causes for my GM's Take phenytoin , lorazepam, and diovan... all in small amounts + vitamins...
... meds or had a GM. I know I'm not taking too much phenytoin ... blood tests show current amount is under theraputic...
... sleep apnea are probable causes for my GM's Take phenytoin , lorazepam, and diovan... all in small amounts + vitamins...
can sleep apnea cause seizures? 13th January 2007
... ago because of it. Can't take decongestants with phenytoin either... so saline solution helps. ENT doctors...
recently been diagnosed 11th December 2006
... I was put on generic dilantin ( phenytoin ) after my first seizure. I didn't have another seizure...
anti convulsants 29th October 2006
... rertard Lamictal and a third drug (Both Epilim and Phenytoin / Dilantin) did not work with my body. The Lamictal...
Anybody Having Seizures Also Tried Relacore? 3rd September 2006
... also have a seizure disorder controlled with 300mg Phenytoin . I believe that the stress, anxiety, and/or the medicines...
Dilantin and deperession 31st August 2006
... while and the psych also never bothered to check up on phenytoin although it's there in my notes. I want to remain...
Dilantin users... 23rd August 2006
... Hi there, my experience with phenytoin is that is is good for GM's but not effective for ... you check the possibility of interraction with the phenytoin /dilantin. The drug is absorbed in a way that can be...
Topomax, clobazam AND phenobarb 26th July 2006
... Thank you for your thoughts. He is on Phenytoin & Stirepentol. His seizures are uncontrollable, he...
teenage moodswings 28th April 2006
... on Depakote (Epilim), Tegretol Retard and Dilantin ( phenytoin ). That threesome of drugs was chaos for me. There...
migraine seize connection 8th March 2006
... definite link between the two.... I take Dilantin ( phenytoin ) for the epilepsy and have been seizure free for a...
Phenytion (dilantin), Valproate and Neutropenia 11th January 2006
... have been controlled for over 20 years on a regime of phenytoin (600mg) and Sodium valproate (Epilim). I last had ... medical advice, took the radical step of reducing the phenytoin to 400mg before the leukaemia was diagnosed. I got ... leads me to believe that both the Sodium Valproate and Phenytoin can be as equally as bad as each other in terms of ... neurologist soon and believe that I should be weaned off Phenytoin (I have read of the wide ranging side effects, particularly...
No check ups by Dr. 11th December 2005
... In that time he has been on the same meds which are Phenytoin (epanutin) and Epilim (sodium valproate) virtually ... apart from his general practitioner increased his phenytoin from 1000mg to 1500mg a year ago as he has 2-3 grand...
... general practitioner has not done blood tests. I'm on phenytoin as well and have that level checked every 6 months ... liver function once a year. As for changing from phenytoin to something else, I know how your husband feels ...
... If the meds were working ok... but that level of Phenytoin (Dilantin) is through the roof. I was only administered...
No More Seizures!! 18th November 2005
... web RN WEB: News Watch that the anticonvulsants fos phenytoin (Cerebyx)& phenytoin (Dilantin) are related to reports ... adverse events including fatalities related to fos phenytoin (which is an I.V. drug that is converted to phenytoin...
Uncontrollable/Elevated Dilantin Levels 22nd January 2005
... steady. Especially when I was taking the generic phenytoin . Contrary to what people say, they are NOT equal...
... "mandiyew" about the generic version of dilantin ( phenytoin ) interesting. I get my medication through my insurance...
... SuzyQ - Generic phenytoin and Dilantin are NOT the same thing no matter what...
... P.S. to Travis -- My husband did just inspect the Phenytoin and you're absolutely right...it is a capsule inside...
... know that their was such a big difference in generic phenytoin and Dilantin! FYI.....beware of your levels taking...
Dilantin levels 31st August 2004
... open them up. Or - is your husband taking generic phenytoin and not brand name Dilantin? Then that would explain...
... Or - is your husband taking generic phenytoin and not brand name Dilantin? Then that would explain...
Hello, My Introduction and Story 25th June 2004
... they released me. Today, I take 800 mg of generic phenytoin daily, 400 mg in the morning and another 400 mg in ... be 2 years this July. As for the side effects of phenytoin , I've noticed that my cognitive capacities have lessened...
Dilantin/Phenytoin 20th May 2004
... prescription was mistakenly filled with the generic phenytoin , and my blood levels dropped considerably. Neuro...
... Hi Art: I am on a combination of generic Phenytoin (400 MG/day) and Name Brand Dilantin (100 MG/day ...
... husband started on 300 mg in March and takes the generic phenytoin ). No one ever warned of how to take it. In fact...
... hi! I have been on phenytoin 400mg/day for2 years now. I was also taking a 25mg...
Keppra & hair loss 3rd February 2004
... using Keppra. I was using Tegretol, Topiramate & Phenytoin (yes, I rattled when I walked) up until May last...
Longterm Dilantin Usage 21st January 2004
... genaic form of it. It's time released and it's called Phenytoin SOD EXT I'm supposed to be on 100 mg 3 x / day but...


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